How Would You Adopt the Mindset of a Scientific Reasoner

question 46

Multiple Choice

How would you adopt the mindset of a scientific reasoner?

• A)Using common sense to understand scientific data
• B)Remaining objective as you interpret scientific data
• C)Finding evidence that confirms your hypotheses
• D)Reminding yourself that because you know about potential biases, you cannot fall prey to them

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Definitions:

Semantic Priming

The process by which a preceding stimulus influences the response to a later stimulus, based on meaning.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Prototypes

The most typical or best example of a particular category or concept, used in cognitive psychology to explain how people categorize information.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.